Abstract: A cat scratcher having a frame of sidewalls encompassing a block of open-fluted cardboard and a planar back member with a removable panel. Removing the panel exposes a surface of the block of open-fluted cardboard. The panel may be defined by perforations in the planar back member.

Abstract: A pet bed having a cushion defined by a top surface area and a cushion peripheral edge. Sidewalls extending from the cushion peripheral edge within which the cushion receives and supports a pet during use. A blanket being sized larger than the top surface area having a blanket peripheral edge, whereby the entirety of the blanket peripheral edge is affixed proximate the cushion peripheral edge to reside atop the cushion.

Abstract: A cat scratcher in the form of a rigid shell having a planar base and opposing side walls. The opposing side walls extending diagonally and outwardly from the planar base. A first block of open-fluted cardboard is affixed to the planar base and second and third open-fluted cardboard blocks are affixed to the opposing side walls respectively creating an open space within the rigid shell having three open-fluted cardboard surfaces upon which a cat can scratch.

Abstract: A cat scratcher kit and method of assembly. The kit includes first and second corrugated cardboard blocks, each corrugated cardboard block having top and bottom curvilinear surfaces of exposed open cardboard flutes such that the top surface of the first corrugated cardboard block nests coextensively with the bottom surface of the second corrugated cardboard block in a first orientation. Each of the first and second corrugated cardboard blocks have a notch configured therein such that the first and second corrugated cardboard blocks are joined to one another through joinder of the notches forming a corrugated cardboard perch having a substantially X-profile in a second orientation.

Abstract: A pet toy having a body configured in a shape that is attractive to a cat and a consumer. The pet toy is in the form of a pet toy body, the pet toy body having a cavity, the cavity having a smooth surface and diameter. A rigid insert having a smooth surface and a coefficient of friction less than that of the pet toy body and diameter equal to the diameter of the cavity. The cavity is sized such that a retained portion of the rigid insert is captured within the cavity and a portion of the rigid sphere extends outside of said spherical cavity such that during play, a portion of the rigid insert is in contact with a support surface for the pet toy.

Abstract: A cat amusement system including a user actuated transmitter sized to be held by hand, the transmitter housing an actuation signal generator for remotely controlling a pet activity toy The system also includes a user actuated light generator for generating light at a wavelength and intensity to be visible to a pet proximate the pet activity toy The pet activity toy includes a motor which propels the pet activity toy upon receipt of the actuation signal emanating from said transmitter.

Abstract: A cat scratcher and activity center is in the form of a rectangular box having a top, bottom and four sidewalls creating an interior space, the top being detachable and completely removable from the rectangular box. A rectangular block of corrugated cardboard is sized to fit within and occupy the interior space, the cardboard block having an open fluted surface which is exposed upon removal of the top. A planar cardboard toy kit is sized to reside within the interior space atop the open fluted surface of the rectangular block of corrugated cardboard, the planar cardboard toy kit being convertible to a three-dimensional configuration appendable to one of the four sidewalls.

Abstract: A cat scratcher and activity center is in the form of a rectangular box having a top, bottom and four sidewalls creating an interior space, the top being detachable and completely removable from the rectangular box. A rectangular block of corrugated cardboard is sized to fit within and occupy the interior space, the cardboard block having an open fluted surface which is exposed upon removal of the top. A planar cardboard toy kit is sized to reside within the interior space atop the open fluted surface of the rectangular block of corrugated cardboard, the planar cardboard toy kit being convertible to a three-dimensional configuration appendable to one of the four sidewalls.

Abstract: A pet activity module having a substantially square or rectangular base for contacting a support surface when in use, substantially parallel back and front walls extending orthogonally from said base and substantially parallel side walls extending orthogonally from the base, the substantially parallel front and back walls being orthogonally joined to the substantially parallel side walls, the base, front, back and side walls together creating an internal volume sized to receive a domestic cat, a plush fabric applied to the base, a fabric creating scratcher surfaces, at least one scratcher surface being within the interior volume and at least one scratcher surface being on an exterior surface of at least one of the back, front or side walls of the module.

Abstract: A pet mat having a bottom for contacting a support surface, the bottom having a bottom peripheral edge and a top having a top peripheral edge. The bottom peripheral edge and top peripheral edge are joined to define the shape of the pet mat and to enclose a fill material therein, the top facing away from the bottom for receiving a pet utilizing the pet mat. The top includes a backing layer joined to the top peripheral edge and a plurality of fabric layers, each being at least partially joined to the top peripheral edge, a first of the fabric layers having an edge unattached to the top peripheral edge creating a flap sized to enable a domestic cat to be received between the first fabric layer and backing layer and at least one of the fabric layers being a scratcher surface.

Abstract: A pet toy having a body which includes a head section and a tail section. A stretchable member extends from and is fixedly attached to the head section. This stretchable member is an elastomer having a web with first and second ends, the first end being appended to the head section and the second end transitioning to a loop, the loop having an opening sized to receive the finger of a user.

Abstract: A pet bed having a substructure including a square or rectangular-shaped planar base and four sidewalls extending orthogonally from it. The sidewalls are affixed to the planar base proximate its edges and to each other to establish a volume. The substructure is introduced to an outer shell fabric, said outer shell fabric having a top cover selectively joined thereto for providing selective access to the volume. A cushion is shaped and sized for snugly fitting within the volume and being frictionally retained therein, the top cover providing for selective access thereto.

Abstract: A pet mat having a bottom for contacting a support surface, the bottom having a bottom peripheral edge and a top having a top peripheral edge. The bottom peripheral edge and top peripheral edge are joined to define the shape of the pet mat and to enclose a fill material therein, the top facing away from the bottom for receiving a pet utilizing the pet mat. The top includes a backing layer joined to the top peripheral edge and a plurality of fabric layers, each being at least partially joined to the top peripheral edge, a first of the fabric layers having an edge unattached to the top peripheral edge creating a flap sized to enable a domestic cat to be received between the first fabric layer and backing layer and at least one of the fabric layers being a scratcher surface.

Abstract: A cat amusement system including a user actuated transmitter sized to be held by hand, the transmitter housing an actuation signal generator for remotely controlling a pet activity toy The system also includes a user actuated light generator for generating light at a wavelength and intensity to be visible to a pet proximate the pet activity toy The pet activity toy includes a motor which propels the pet activity toy upon receipt of the actuation signal emanating from said transmitter.

Abstract: A kit for providing a scratcher for use by a pet cat. The kit includes a plurality of scratching elements, each scratching element having top and bottom scratching surfaces and peripheral edges. Each scratching element is a cardboard body in which open corrugations are exposed by both of the top and bottom surfaces. The peripheral edges include connective elements for connecting the plurality of scratching elements to one another.